Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH): what you need to know
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is two hours behind Detroit and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your DTW to ZIH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between DTW and ZIH include:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
Right now, 223 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 485 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DTW to ZIH if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from DTW to ZIH by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Of the departures from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 75.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near DTW? If you're boarding an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ZIH if you're on a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Firefly and find adventure across Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH) to central Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport to the centre of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When to fly to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is July, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DTW to ZIH in February. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology.
Ecatepec de Morelos is another must-experience destination in Mexico and is around 338 kilometres north-east of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. No trip is complete without seeing Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
